Bonita Lake Dam Number 1

Mississippi — Lauderdale County — UNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLauderdale
RiverUNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK
Coordinates32.36236, -88.66684

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length4,000 ft
NID Storage537 acre-ft
Max Storage537 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 11, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF MERIDIAN

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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